ArticleJournal of Taibah University Medical Sciences2021
Association of body dysmorphic disorder with anxiety, depression, and stress among university students.
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Abstract
objectivesThis study aims to estimate the prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and identify its association with depression, anxiety, and stress.
methodWe conducted a cross-sectional study in Jeddah, KSA. In 2019, a validated questionnaire with items on sociodemographic characteristics and body dysmorphic disorder, as well as the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale - 21 items (DASS 21) was distributed to 1,112 students of King Abdulaziz University. SPSS version 23 was used for data analysis, which included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and binary logistic regression models. The association was presented as an odds ratio (OR) along with its 95% confidence Interval (CI).
resultsThe overall prevalence of BDD was 13.9% (95% CI of 11.8-16.2.) with the highest reported sites being the skin (81.6%) and waist (68.8%). BDD was found to be a significant predictor of depression with an OR of 4.2 (95% CI 2.9-6.1), anxiety OR of 2.2 (95%1.6-3.2), and stress OR of 3.2 (2.2-4.7). Females were significantly associated with anxiety, OR of 1.4 (95% CI 1.1-1.9) and stress, OR of 1.5 (1.1-2). Affiliation to the administration, arts, humanities, and social colleges was also a significant predictor of anxiety as reflected by an OR of 1.4 (95% CI 1.1-1.8).
conclusionsOur study shows that BDD is relatively common among university students in Jeddah and associated with depression, anxiety, and stress.
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